Mon Oct 11, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Miami HeatHeat
119
away
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Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 38 | 31 | 23 | 119 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 24 | 34 | 28 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Heat fended off the Rockets 119-112. Heat controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Heat pushed the pace until the other side broke. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.