Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 23 | 22 | 36 | 26 | 107 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 30 | 20 | 26 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Heat held off the Trail Blazers 107-100. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Heat played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Heat bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.