Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
125
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 36 | 22 | 29 | 30 | 117 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 34 | 33 | 26 | 32 | 125 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Heat outlasted the Trail Blazers 125-117. Heat's offense had its way with the Trail Blazers. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. 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.
