Nets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
87
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 31 | 24 | 27 | 109 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 16 | 27 | 20 | 24 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Rockets blew the doors off the Cavaliers 109-87. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; shots just aren't falling for the Cavaliers lately. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.