Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 26 | 25 | 35 | 117 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Heat 117-115. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Heat's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.