Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 121 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 32 | 35 | 28 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers survived the Rockets 121-119. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Cavaliers stayed locked in; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.