Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 26 | 27 | 36 | 121 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers snuck past the Rockets 125-121. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers; Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.