Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
82
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Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
94
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 18 | 24 | 18 | 82 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Heat handled the Trail Blazers 94-82. The Trail Blazers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Heat. The Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Heat's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.