Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
130
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
131
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 39 | 38 | 27 | 26 | 130 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 42 | 36 | 31 | 22 | 131 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers squeaked past the Heat 131-130. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; Trail Blazers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.