Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
136
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 27 | 29 | 33 | 112 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 31 | 39 | 38 | 136 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers blew the doors off the Rockets 136-112. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.