Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 30 | 31 | 25 | 119 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 38 | 21 | 24 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Rockets survived the Cavaliers 119-114. Rockets' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Cavaliers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.