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.