Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
110
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 34 | 25 | 32 | 119 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 23 | 25 | 33 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Rockets fended off the Cavaliers 119-110. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.