Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
85
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 20 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 85 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 24 | 34 | 30 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers buried the Heat 113-85. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.