Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 119 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 24 | 32 | 25 | 35 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Heat 119-116. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.