Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
132
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 33 | 32 | 36 | 132 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 26 | 32 | 27 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Heat rolled past the Trail Blazers 132-108. The Heat got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.