Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
128
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 34 | 29 | 38 | 128 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 29 | 36 | 29 | 127 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets squeaked past the Cavaliers 128-127. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
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.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.