Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
85
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
130
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 23 | 25 | 22 | 15 | 85 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 36 | 24 | 29 | 41 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers buried the Heat 130-85. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Heat carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.