Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
112
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 110 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 31 | 22 | 28 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers survived the Rockets 112-110. Cavaliers' offense had its way with the Rockets. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers; Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.