Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
119
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Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
111
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 30 | 37 | 27 | 119 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 34 | 37 | 17 | 23 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Rockets held off the Heat 119-111. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Heat rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.