Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
132
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 30 | 31 | 38 | 132 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers buried the Rockets 132-102. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Cavaliers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.