Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
122
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
126
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 122 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 126 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers survived the Rockets 126-122. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.