Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
95
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
94
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 23 | 25 | 17 | 95 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 94 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Rockets squeaked past the Cavaliers 95-94. The Cavaliers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Rockets. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.