Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
119
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 117 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers survived the Rockets 119-117. The better team simply showed up tonight. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.