Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 31 | 23 | 29 | 112 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat snuck past the Rockets 113-112. Heat controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Heat's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. 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. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.