Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
98
away
Chemistry
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
96
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 98 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 23 | 19 | 28 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Cavaliers 98-96. The Rockets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Cavaliers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.