Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
122
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 36 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 122 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 19 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Heat knocked off the Trail Blazers 122-103. The Heat got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Heat came in with something to prove after a loss; Heat's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.