Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
89
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 18 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 89 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers downed the Rockets 107-89. Cavaliers' offense had its way with the Rockets. The Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Cavaliers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Rockets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.