Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 27 | 32 | 29 | 111 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 34 | 29 | 35 | 28 | 126 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Heat outlasted the Trail Blazers 126-111. Heat's scorers couldn't be contained. The Heat played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Heat pushed the pace until the other side broke.
What tipped it
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.