Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
108
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 31 | 25 | 24 | 110 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 24 | 30 | 25 | 29 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Trail Blazers survived the Heat 110-108. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.