Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
115
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 37 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 115 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers edged the Rockets 115-106. Cavaliers' offense had its way with the Rockets. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.