Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
132
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 40 | 33 | 27 | 32 | 132 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 38 | 23 | 37 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Rockets handled the Cavaliers 132-118. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.