Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 28 | 29 | 32 | 111 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers edged the Heat 118-111. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Trail Blazers' balanced five covered every spot on the floor; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.