Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 109 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 29 | 24 | 28 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Heat edged the Trail Blazers 109-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Heat came in with something to prove after a loss; Heat's outside barrage was a constant threat. Whispers of a Trail Blazers locker-room rift aren't helping. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.