Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
116
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Hot
Miami HeatHeat
115
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 27 | 26 | 31 | 116 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 22 | 36 | 28 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Rockets squeaked past the Heat 116-115. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Rockets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.