Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 117 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 39 | 31 | 27 | 16 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Rockets snuck past the Cavaliers 117-113. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Rockets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Cavaliers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.