Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
129
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 129 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 38 | 18 | 24 | 29 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Rockets rolled past the Cavaliers 129-109. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.