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Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
109
away
Chemistry Hot
Miami HeatHeat
105
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 31 24 29 25 109
Miami HeatHeat 25 27 29 24 105

After Action Report

The Rockets survived the Heat 109-105. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets couldn't shake the cold spell. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.