Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
125
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 28 | 27 | 40 | 125 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 36 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Heat 125-124. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Heat's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
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.