Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
89
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 28 | 20 | 14 | 89 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 32 | 27 | 22 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers downed the Heat 108-89. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.