Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
116
away
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Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 33 | 28 | 30 | 25 | 116 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 22 | 28 | 23 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Heat outlasted the Trail Blazers 116-99. Heat torched the Trail Blazers on the offensive end. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Heat bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.