Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
94
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 36 | 22 | 32 | 113 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 30 | 26 | 18 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Cavaliers 113-94. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.