Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
118
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Houston RocketsRockets
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 37 | 35 | 21 | 25 | 118 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 31 | 26 | 27 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Heat snuck past the Rockets 118-116. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Heat came in with something to prove after a loss. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.