Mon Oct 11, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Miami HeatHeat
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 104 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Rockets edged the Heat 111-104. The better team simply showed up tonight. Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; second-chance points piled up for the Heat. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.