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