Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 22 | 29 | 22 | 98 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 32 | 25 | 29 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers downed the Heat 112-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.