Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
away
Chemistry
Elite
Miami HeatHeat
129
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 24 | 26 | 32 | 112 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Heat downed the Trail Blazers 129-112. The breakneck pace played right into Heat's hands. Heat's skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends; Heat's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense.
What tipped it
- Heat · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.