Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 18 | 28 | 32 | 111 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 22 | 30 | 20 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Rockets pulled away from the Cavaliers 111-101. Every possession went the Rockets way. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.