Rockets (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 9:30 PM
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133
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 32 | 43 | 22 | 27 | 9 | 133 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 25 | 30 | 40 | 11 | 135 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Heat 135-133 in overtime. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Rockets. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.