Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
109
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 28 | 23 | 26 | 108 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 25 | 29 | 26 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the Rockets 109-108. Cavaliers torched the Rockets on the offensive end. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.