Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
89
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 24 | 21 | 21 | 40 | 106 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 15 | 27 | 22 | 89 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Heat outlasted the Rockets 106-89. The Heat won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Heat's outside barrage was a constant threat. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.