Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
104
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Hot
Miami HeatHeat
106
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 28 | 21 | 24 | 104 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 20 | 33 | 25 | 28 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Heat snuck past the Trail Blazers 106-104. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.