Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
136
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 35 | 30 | 26 | 119 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 33 | 38 | 34 | 136 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Heat 136-119. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.