Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
116
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
87
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 34 | 33 | 27 | 22 | 116 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 13 | 18 | 26 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Heat buried the Trail Blazers 116-87. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Heat cashed in. The Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Heat's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.