Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 23 | 33 | 35 | 120 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 31 | 32 | 23 | 115 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets snuck past the Heat 120-115. Rockets' offense had its way with the Heat. The Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.