Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
96
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 22 | 27 | 31 | 106 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 38 | 16 | 17 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Heat 106-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.