Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
111
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 105 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 29 | 25 | 31 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Heat held off the Rockets 111-105. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Heat's old heads steadied the ship in the swings; Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.