Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
129
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Miami HeatHeat
120
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 39 | 39 | 21 | 30 | 129 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 32 | 27 | 23 | 38 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Heat 129-120. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.