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