Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
116
away
Chemistry
Cold
Miami HeatHeat
123
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 28 | 28 | 38 | 116 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 31 | 38 | 25 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat held off the Rockets 123-116. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Heat's old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.