Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 38 | 19 | 28 | 32 | 117 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 24 | 30 | 24 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Rockets downed the Cavaliers 117-106. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Whispers of a Cavaliers locker-room rift aren't helping. Cavaliers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.