Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
116
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 17 | 25 | 33 | 23 | 98 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 33 | 24 | 31 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Heat pulled away from the Rockets 116-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Heat · 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.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.