Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
93
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 17 | 22 | 33 | 24 | 96 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 18 | 18 | 28 | 29 | 93 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Rockets survived the Cavaliers 96-93. Lineup balance gave the Rockets a clear synergy edge. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. Whispers of a Cavaliers locker-room rift aren't helping. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.