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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.