Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
90
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 18 | 24 | 29 | 101 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 25 | 19 | 20 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Heat handled the Trail Blazers 101-90. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Heat played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Heat's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.