Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 25 | 21 | 33 | 109 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 24 | 21 | 31 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Heat fended off the Rockets 109-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Heat's defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.