Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 29 | 33 | 29 | 115 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 21 | 31 | 19 | 26 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Rockets downed the Cavaliers 115-97. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. Fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in; Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.