Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
95
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
84
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 18 | 33 | 22 | 22 | 95 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 84 |
After Action Report
The Heat took care of the Trail Blazers 95-84. Ugly basketball, but the Heat did just enough. Shots just aren't falling for the Heat lately; Trail Blazers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.