Mon Oct 11, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Miami HeatHeat
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
91
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 32 | 28 | 26 | 114 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 91 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Heat buried the Rockets 114-91. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Heat's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.