Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
121
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 33 | 24 | 32 | 32 | 121 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Heat pulled away from the Trail Blazers 121-102. The Heat got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; the Heat carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.