Nets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
132
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
87
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 33 | 35 | 33 | 132 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 13 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 87 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Rockets demolished the Heat 132-87. Rockets' offense had its way with the Heat. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.