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Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
121
away
Chemistry Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
116
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 33 31 21 36 121
Houston RocketsRockets 31 25 28 32 116

After Action Report

The Heat snuck past the Rockets 121-116. Heat controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Heat's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.