Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
101
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Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
108
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 31 | 24 | 17 | 101 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 39 | 28 | 19 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Heat edged the Rockets 108-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Heat bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.