Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
89
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 34 | 29 | 7 | 19 | 89 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 19 | 30 | 36 | 29 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers rolled past the Heat 114-89. Trail Blazers torched the Heat on the offensive end. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers. The Heat looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Heat utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.