Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
127
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
122
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 35 | 24 | 39 | 29 | 127 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Heat 127-122. The tempo dragged the Heat into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Trail Blazers' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.