Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 111 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers pulled away from the Heat 121-111. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Heat. Trail Blazers' outside barrage was a constant threat; Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.