Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
117
away
Chemistry
Cold
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 33 | 29 | 27 | 117 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 25 | 31 | 32 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Rockets survived the Cavaliers 117-116. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets; Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.