Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 104 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 31 | 24 | 26 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Cavaliers 104-103. Every possession went the Rockets way. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.
