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Rockets Set to Ignite at Kaseya Center Against Miami Heat

As the Houston Rockets prepare to face off against the Miami Heat at the Kaseya Center, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent performance trend. The Rockets have shown a mix of results in their past few games, with a notable victory over the Milwaukee Bucks where they scored 112 points and led for over 40 minutes. This win was characterized by a strong bench contribution of 43 points and an impressive free throw percentage of 84 percent.


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However, consistency has been an issue for Houston as they faced a tough loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves, scoring only 95 points and trailing significantly in terms of efficiency with an efficiency game score of just 59 compared to Minnesota's commanding 113.8. Despite this setback, there were positives to take away from their performance against the Brooklyn Nets where they notched up another win with 112 points and demonstrated solid offensive play with an effective field goal percentage of 61 percent.


The upcoming game presents another opportunity for Houston to showcase their resilience on the road. Playing away from home always brings additional challenges but it also offers a chance for teams to come together and perform under pressure.


The Rockets will need to focus on improving their defensive efforts after allowing too many points in paint against both Minnesota (60) and Brooklyn (46). On offense, maintaining high shooting percentages from both inside and beyond the arc will be crucial in securing a win against Miami.


Fans can catch all the action on January 9th at Kaseya Center in Miami or tune into Space City Home Network channel number 674 for live coverage starting at half-past midnight UTC time which is half-past seven Eastern Time due to time zone differences between venue/home (US/Eastern) and away (US/Central).

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