Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 96 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 33 | 35 | 21 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers ran roughshod over the Rockets 122-96. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. The Cavaliers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.