Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
126
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 26 | 32 | 39 | 126 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 27 | 36 | 30 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Heat downed the Trail Blazers 126-114. The breakneck pace played right into Heat's hands. Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Heat played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.