Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 19 | 25 | 23 | 33 | 100 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers survived the Rockets 101-100. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers. The Rockets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.