Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 117 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 30 | 30 | 23 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Heat survived the Trail Blazers 117-116. Heat's offense had its way with the Trail Blazers. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Heat played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.