Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 34 | 28 | 28 | 117 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 27 | 33 | 29 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Heat 117-115. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Heat · 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.