Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
128
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
103
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 42 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 128 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 19 | 29 | 24 | 103 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets rolled past the Cavaliers 128-103. Rockets torched the Cavaliers on the offensive end. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Cavaliers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.