Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
84
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 15 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 84 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 31 | 25 | 15 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Rockets pulled away from the Heat 95-84. The Rockets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.