Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
118
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Houston RocketsRockets
112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 24 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 13 | 118 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 25 | 18 | 28 | 7 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Heat held off the Rockets 118-112 in overtime. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Heat bent the defense out of shape from deep; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. The Heat bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.