Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 33 | 28 | 24 | 11 | 123 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 29 | 29 | 33 | 7 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Heat survived the Trail Blazers 123-119 in overtime. Heat torched the Trail Blazers on the offensive end. Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Heat carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. 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
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · 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.