Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
122
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 22 | 28 | 35 | 112 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 28 | 34 | 27 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers pulled away from the Heat 122-112. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; second-chance points piled up for the Heat.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · 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.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.