Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
95
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Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
114
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 28 | 22 | 23 | 95 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 26 | 33 | 29 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers handled the Rockets 114-95. The better team simply showed up tonight. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.