Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 28 | 19 | 12 | 87 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 21 | 23 | 30 | 25 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Heat took care of the Rockets 99-87. The Rockets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Heat. Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.