Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 30 | 24 | 25 | 102 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 34 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers handled the Rockets 118-102. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Cavaliers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.