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Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
109
away
Chemistry Steady
Miami HeatHeat
106
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 28 26 22 33 109
Miami HeatHeat 20 31 27 28 106

After Action Report

In Miami, the Rockets snuck past the Heat 109-106. Rockets torched the Heat on the offensive end. The Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.