Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
120
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 30 | 25 | 19 | 96 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 25 | 38 | 28 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers rolled past the Heat 120-96. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.