Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 28 | 29 | 24 | 111 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 30 | 19 | 31 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Heat fended off the Trail Blazers 111-105. Heat's scorers couldn't be contained. The Heat steamroller is in full effect right now; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.