Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
117
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Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
108
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 117 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 30 | 29 | 23 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Rockets fended off the Heat 117-108. Rockets torched the Heat on the offensive end. The Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.