Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 23 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 105 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Heat 109-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.