Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
114
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Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 23 | 36 | 27 | 114 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 32 | 16 | 28 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Heat edged the Trail Blazers 114-108. Heat controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Heat stayed locked in. Early returns: the Heat 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · 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.