Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
89
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 37 | 33 | 6 | 99 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 34 | 12 | 19 | 24 | 89 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets downed the Cavaliers 99-89. Ugly basketball, but the Rockets did just enough. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. Whispers of a Cavaliers locker-room rift aren't helping. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.