Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 23 | 29 | 36 | 116 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 21 | 34 | 28 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Heat squeaked past the Trail Blazers 116-114. Heat's offense had its way with the Trail Blazers. The Heat carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Heat's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.