Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 22 | 28 | 21 | 96 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 31 | 35 | 30 | 127 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 127-96. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.