Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 25 | 20 | 33 | 98 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 36 | 35 | 26 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat buried the Trail Blazers 125-98. The Heat got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Heat came in with something to prove after a loss; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Trail Blazers. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.