Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
97
away
Chemistry
Cold
Miami HeatHeat
137
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 25 | 23 | 29 | 97 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 34 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 137 |
After Action Report
The Heat buried the Rockets 137-97. Heat torched the Rockets on the offensive end. The Heat looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Heat · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.