Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 19 | 30 | 27 | 24 | 100 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 26 | 33 | 20 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers outlasted the Rockets 110-100. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.