Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
111
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 25 | 22 | 34 | 109 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 26 | 29 | 24 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers survived the Rockets 111-109. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.