Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
126
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 41 | 29 | 27 | 122 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 36 | 31 | 36 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Heat 126-122. Trail Blazers torched the Heat on the offensive end. The Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke; fresh off a statement win, the Heat stayed locked in. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.