Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
104
away
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Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
118
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 22 | 28 | 31 | 104 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 29 | 38 | 25 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers downed the Rockets 118-104. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.