Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 29 | 31 | 37 | 125 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 28 | 23 | 27 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Heat demolished the Trail Blazers 125-105. The Heat got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.