Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
109
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
114
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 32 | 24 | 29 | 109 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 20 | 38 | 26 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets squeaked past the Cavaliers 114-109. Rockets torched the Cavaliers on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' 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 · 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.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.