Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 19 | 28 | 25 | 99 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 31 | 26 | 33 | 122 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers buried the Heat 122-99. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.