Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 123 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 21 | 33 | 24 | 28 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers pulled away from the Heat 123-106. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.