Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 22 | 22 | 40 | 118 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 25 | 23 | 35 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Rockets shocked the Cavaliers 118-114. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.