Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
107
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Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
101
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 107 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Rockets edged the Heat 107-101. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat; second-chance points piled up for the Heat. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.