Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
103
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 114 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 18 | 25 | 27 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Rockets downed the Cavaliers 114-103. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Cavaliers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.