Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
79
away
Chemistry
Cold
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 22 | 11 | 24 | 79 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 13 | 31 | 26 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers took care of the Rockets 96-79. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Cavaliers are in a full-on tailspin; the Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.