Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 37 | 29 | 32 | 125 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Rockets pulled away from the Cavaliers 125-113. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. 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.