Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 100 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 33 | 25 | 24 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Heat 105-100. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Heat looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Heat's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Heat · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.