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Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
112
away
Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
109
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 27 27 30 28 112
Houston RocketsRockets 27 29 24 29 109

After Action Report

The Heat squeaked past the Rockets 112-109. The Heat got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Heat came in with something to prove after a loss; Heat's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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.