Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
80
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 30 | 19 | 29 | 111 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 24 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 80 |
After Action Report
The Rockets ran roughshod over the Heat 111-80. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.