Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 25 | 29 | 19 | 96 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 27 | 29 | 37 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers blew the doors off the Rockets 122-96. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Cavaliers sent shots into the fifth row all night; the Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.