Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
98
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Miami HeatHeat
124
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 25 | 25 | 17 | 98 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 33 | 27 | 34 | 30 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat rolled past the Rockets 124-98. Heat's offense had its way with the Rockets. The Heat carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Heat bent the defense out of shape from deep. 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. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.