Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 23 | 24 | 29 | 110 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 27 | 29 | 32 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers survived the Rockets 113-110. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.