Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
93
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 32 | 26 | 22 | 26 | 106 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 21 | 19 | 27 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Heat handled the Trail Blazers 106-93. The better team simply showed up tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Heat stayed locked in; Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.