Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
126
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Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
113
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 36 | 25 | 30 | 126 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 21 | 34 | 28 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Rockets handled the Heat 126-113. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.