Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
106
away
Chemistry
Cold
Miami HeatHeat
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 106 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 21 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Trail Blazers handled the Heat 106-96. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Heat steamroller is in full effect right now.
What tipped it
- Heat · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.