Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 28 | 20 | 29 | 102 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 34 | 31 | 33 | 20 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers outlasted the Rockets 118-102. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; Cavaliers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.