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Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
114
away
Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
96
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 27 30 26 31 114
Houston RocketsRockets 22 24 18 32 96

After Action Report

The Heat downed the Rockets 114-96. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Heat cashed in. The Heat carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Heat bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • 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.