Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
112
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Houston RocketsRockets
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 112 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 39 | 25 | 23 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Heat 117-112. The better team simply showed up tonight. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.