Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
115
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 23 | 28 | 18 | 16 | 115 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 30 | 20 | 24 | 8 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Heat fended off the Trail Blazers 115-107 in overtime. The Heat got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Heat carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Heat bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.