Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
124
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
104
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 35 | 31 | 34 | 24 | 124 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 41 | 21 | 24 | 18 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Heat blew the doors off the Trail Blazers 124-104. The Heat got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Trail Blazers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.