Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
113
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 109 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Heat squeaked past the Trail Blazers 113-109. Heat torched the Trail Blazers on the offensive end. Heat's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Heat carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.