Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
93
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
97
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 93 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 36 | 19 | 19 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Heat 97-93. Ugly basketball, but the Trail Blazers did just enough. Heat's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Heat rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.