Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
114
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 24 | 36 | 29 | 116 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 114 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets squeaked past the Heat 116-114. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in.
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.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.