Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 18 | 27 | 20 | 33 | 98 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 18 | 31 | 31 | 22 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the Rockets 102-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. Cavaliers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.