Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
130
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 27 | 19 | 33 | 108 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 35 | 29 | 35 | 31 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers demolished the Rockets 130-108. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
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.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.