Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
115
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
119
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 31 | 21 | 30 | 115 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 35 | 27 | 22 | 35 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers survived the Rockets 119-115. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.