Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 30 | 28 | 34 | 118 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 31 | 26 | 27 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Heat edged the Rockets 118-109. Heat's scorers couldn't be contained. Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.