Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
124
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 33 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 121 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 28 | 36 | 33 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Heat 124-121. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.