Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
139
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
125
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 43 | 35 | 29 | 32 | 139 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 38 | 37 | 15 | 35 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Heat outlasted the Trail Blazers 139-125. Heat's offense had its way with the Trail Blazers. The Heat carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Heat bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.