Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
97
away
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Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
95
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 25 | 22 | 28 | 97 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 27 | 21 | 23 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Heat snuck past the Trail Blazers 97-95. Ugly basketball, but the Heat did just enough. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.