Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
111
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 27 | 39 | 30 | 126 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 20 | 40 | 25 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Rockets outlasted the Heat 126-111. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Heat carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.