Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
125
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 21 | 16 | 28 | 96 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 41 | 24 | 35 | 125 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers blew the doors off the Rockets 125-96. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. The Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.