Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 21 | 21 | 31 | 100 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers snuck past the Rockets 104-100. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.