Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 113 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 24 | 24 | 30 | 28 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Heat 113-106. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. The Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.