Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
95
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 30 | 24 | 29 | 113 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 29 | 20 | 18 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers pulled away from the Heat 113-95. The better team simply showed up tonight. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.