Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 26 | 35 | 26 | 119 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 37 | 24 | 29 | 26 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Heat 119-116. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.