Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
92
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 25 | 33 | 30 | 114 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 16 | 24 | 31 | 92 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Heat ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 114-92. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Heat cashed in. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Heat; Heat's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.