Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
128
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 21 | 28 | 22 | 96 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers rolled past the Rockets 128-96. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.