Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 34 | 21 | 22 | 27 | 104 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 30 | 20 | 38 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers handled the Heat 118-104. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.