Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
101
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 102 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 19 | 30 | 32 | 20 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Heat 102-101. Every possession went the Rockets way. Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' 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.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.