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Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
90
away
Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
126
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 22 20 23 25 90
Houston RocketsRockets 28 26 32 40 126

After Action Report

The Rockets rolled past the Cavaliers 126-90. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.