Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
131
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 36 | 32 | 28 | 27 | 123 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Heat 131-123. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Trail Blazers; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.