Mon Oct 11, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Miami HeatHeat
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
119
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 30 | 32 | 28 | 121 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 28 | 35 | 31 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Heat squeaked past the Rockets 121-119. Heat's scorers couldn't be contained. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
