Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 21 | 29 | 20 | 96 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 34 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat demolished the Rockets 118-96. The Heat got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Heat came in with something to prove after a loss. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.