Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 21 | 34 | 27 | 18 | 100 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 26 | 27 | 32 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers handled the Heat 117-100. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. Shots just aren't falling for the Trail Blazers lately; second-chance points piled up for the Heat. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.