Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
115
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 27 | 34 | 32 | 115 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 19 | 32 | 33 | 28 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers snuck past the Rockets 115-112. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Cavaliers stayed locked in; the Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.