Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 25 | 34 | 33 | 114 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 22 | 31 | 18 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Rockets handled the Cavaliers 114-104. Rockets' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.