Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 33 | 16 | 30 | 102 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 19 | 28 | 32 | 21 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Cavaliers 102-100. The Rockets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.