Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
107
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
103
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 23 | 21 | 37 | 107 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 19 | 29 | 22 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Cavaliers 107-103. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets sent shots into the fifth row all night.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.