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Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
132
away
Chemistry Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
126
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 28 33 35 36 132
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 27 45 23 31 126

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Rockets outlasted the Cavaliers 132-126. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.