Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 22 | 24 | 30 | 100 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 24 | 33 | 18 | 97 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets survived the Heat 100-97. The tempo dragged the Heat into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.