Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
125
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
129
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 41 | 25 | 23 | 36 | 125 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 28 | 26 | 44 | 129 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers squeaked past the Heat 129-125. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; shots just aren't falling for the Trail Blazers lately. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.