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Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
130
away
Chemistry Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 28 41 34 27 130
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 26 29 36 25 116

After Action Report

The Rockets pulled away from the Cavaliers 130-116. Rockets' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; 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.
  • Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.