Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
119
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Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
118
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 42 | 18 | 30 | 119 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 25 | 34 | 30 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Heat survived the Rockets 119-118. Heat controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Heat's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.