Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
134
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
99
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 36 | 32 | 31 | 134 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 33 | 22 | 18 | 26 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Rockets ran roughshod over the Heat 134-99. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.