Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
93
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
127
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 13 | 24 | 29 | 27 | 93 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 25 | 31 | 39 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers buried the Rockets 127-93. Cavaliers torched the Rockets on the offensive end. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.