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Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
115
away
Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
133
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 22 32 27 34 115
Houston RocketsRockets 31 41 30 31 133

After Action Report

The Rockets handled the Heat 133-115. Rockets' offense had its way with the Heat. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; shots just aren't falling for the Rockets lately. Heat's per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.