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Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
121
away
Chemistry Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
124
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 34 27 29 31 121
Houston RocketsRockets 34 32 33 25 124

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Rockets snuck past the Heat 124-121. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.