Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 36 | 30 | 24 | 30 | 120 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 27 | 21 | 24 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Rockets took care of the Cavaliers 120-101. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.