Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
128
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
131
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 36 | 29 | 32 | 128 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 43 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Heat 131-128. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.