Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 96 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 34 | 29 | 23 | 33 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers ran roughshod over the Rockets 119-96. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Shots just aren't falling for the Cavaliers lately; Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.