Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
95
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
94
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 30 | 19 | 22 | 95 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Cavaliers 95-94. The Cavaliers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Rockets. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.