Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
80
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
103
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 16 | 21 | 24 | 19 | 80 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 23 | 31 | 21 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Heat rolled past the Rockets 103-80. Heat's scorers couldn't be contained. The Heat carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Heat's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.