Miami Heat Team Report - November 20

(Basketball News) - The Miami Heat blew a big fourth-quarter lead Wednesday evening, as they lost to the Portland Trail Blazers, 94-93, at the Rose Garden.

Qyntel Woods hit two free throws with four-tenths of a second left in the game to lift Portland to victory. Woods, playing in place of Bonzi Wells, who was given a team suspension, was fouled going to the rim by Miami’s Lamar Odom as time ticked down.

Miami, which lost for the second time in three games, was led by Eddie Jones’ 26 points and Dwyane Wade’s 24 points. Odom added 13 points and nine rebounds in the loss.

The Heat led 75-61 after three quarters, but the Blazers outscored Miami 33-18 in the final 12 minutes to win the game.

Portland used a 10-2 run in the last 2:13 of the game to set the stage for Woods’ dramatics. Wade’s soft left-handed scoop shot with 9.9 seconds to go gave the Heat a 93-92 lead.

Jeff McInnins then missed a three-pointer, but Woods grabbed the rebound and went right to the basket where he was fouled. Woods then sank both free throws and Odom missed a three at the buzzer, preserving the Portland win.

The Heat continue their five-game road trip Friday night in Oakland against the Golden State Warriors.