Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 18 | 31 | 28 | 22 | 99 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets held off the Heat 107-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.