Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
131
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 36 | 31 | 34 | 131 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 29 | 28 | 36 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Heat downed the Trail Blazers 131-121. Heat's scorers couldn't be contained. Heat's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Trail Blazers. The Heat bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.