Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
86
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
139
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 15 | 26 | 20 | 25 | 86 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 30 | 37 | 41 | 139 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers upended the Rockets 139-86. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Rockets. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.