Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
123
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 32 | 27 | 32 | 120 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 32 | 27 | 35 | 29 | 123 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Heat squeaked past the Rockets 123-120. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; the Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.