Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
122
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 27 | 26 | 39 | 117 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 35 | 19 | 38 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Heat 122-117. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Heat carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.