Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 30 | 38 | 25 | 114 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 20 | 32 | 21 | 36 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Heat 114-109. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Trail Blazers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.