Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
119
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 24 | 36 | 30 | 29 | 119 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 20 | 29 | 29 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Heat handled the Trail Blazers 119-109. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Heat's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Heat came in with something to prove after a loss. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.