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Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
113
away
Chemistry Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
111
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 28 29 29 27 113
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 30 28 27 26 111

After Action Report

In Cleveland, the Rockets squeaked past the Cavaliers 113-111. Rockets' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

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.