Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
123
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 20 | 30 | 33 | 35 | 118 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 37 | 23 | 38 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Heat 123-118. Ugly basketball, but the Rockets did just enough. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Rockets' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.