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Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
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Chemistry Hot
Miami HeatHeat
117
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 28 25 23 23 99
Miami HeatHeat 26 36 28 27 117

After Action Report

The Heat downed the Trail Blazers 117-99. Heat's offense had its way with the Trail Blazers. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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 · 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.