Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
135
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 20 | 37 | 24 | 20 | 101 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 45 | 23 | 28 | 39 | 135 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers buried the Heat 135-101. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.