Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 27 | 34 | 31 | 119 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 25 | 29 | 23 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Heat downed the Trail Blazers 119-109. Heat torched the Trail Blazers on the offensive end. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; shots just aren't falling for the Heat lately. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.