Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
96
away
Chemistry
Cold
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 18 | 21 | 31 | 26 | 96 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 24 | 23 | 28 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers held off the Rockets 102-96. The Rockets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Cavaliers. Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.