Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
120
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 120 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 26 | 25 | 31 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Heat pulled away from the Trail Blazers 120-104. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.