Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
95
away
Chemistry
Cold
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
90
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 95 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 17 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Cavaliers 95-90. The Rockets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.