Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
115
away
Chemistry
Elite
Miami HeatHeat
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 25 | 33 | 24 | 115 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 36 | 20 | 34 | 33 | 123 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Heat held off the Rockets 123-115. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Heat's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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.