Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 26 | 27 | 32 | 114 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 32 | 24 | 27 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Cavaliers 114-113. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.