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Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
113
away
Chemistry Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
105
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 31 30 23 29 113
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 19 26 26 34 105

After Action Report

The Rockets fended off the Cavaliers 113-105. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.