Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
124
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
140
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 26 | 34 | 31 | 124 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 39 | 32 | 29 | 40 | 140 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers pulled away from the Rockets 140-124. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Cavaliers stayed locked in. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.