Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 103 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 31 | 32 | 24 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers outlasted the Heat 113-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Heat carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.