Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
128
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 24 | 34 | 30 | 15 | 128 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 13 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Trail Blazers squeaked past the Heat 128-126 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.