Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 29 | 24 | 24 | 108 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 24 | 34 | 34 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers handled the Heat 123-108. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.