Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
91
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 26 | 29 | 24 | 102 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 45 | 9 | 14 | 23 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Rockets pulled away from the Cavaliers 102-91. Rockets torched the Cavaliers on the offensive end. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.
- Rockets · 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.