Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
102
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 96 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 21 | 28 | 27 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers fended off the Rockets 102-96. The Cavaliers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Cavaliers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.