Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
89
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 32 | 19 | 28 | 10 | 89 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 39 | 16 | 35 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers stunned the Heat 118-89. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Heat stayed locked in; Heat's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.