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Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
122
away
Chemistry Hot
Miami HeatHeat
120
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 31 27 34 30 122
Miami HeatHeat 31 34 25 30 120

After Action Report

In Miami, the Rockets snuck past the Heat 122-120. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.