Nets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
137
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 39 | 37 | 24 | 37 | 137 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 21 | 26 | 23 | 32 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Rockets blew the doors off the Cavaliers 137-102. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.