Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 33 | 24 | 29 | 39 | 125 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Heat squeaked past the Trail Blazers 125-120. Heat torched the Trail Blazers on the offensive end. Heat's old heads steadied the ship in the swings; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.