Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
92
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 27 | 19 | 24 | 92 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 35 | 38 | 28 | 22 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Heat 123-92. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.