Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
93
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 28 | 17 | 25 | 98 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 28 | 19 | 21 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Heat squeaked past the Rockets 98-93. Ugly basketball, but the Heat did just enough. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; fresh off a statement win, the Heat stayed locked in. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.