Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
113
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Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
118
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 27 | 34 | 26 | 113 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Heat snuck past the Rockets 118-113. The better team simply showed up tonight. Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Heat bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.