Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 22 | 32 | 32 | 117 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 31 | 22 | 26 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Rockets downed the Cavaliers 117-99. Rockets' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; shots just aren't falling for the Cavaliers lately. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.