Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
98
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 101 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 30 | 18 | 19 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Heat 101-98. The Rockets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Heat's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Heat. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.