Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
115
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Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 32 | 29 | 27 | 115 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 25 | 28 | 34 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Rockets edged the Heat 115-109. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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 · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.