Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
91
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 19 | 27 | 18 | 91 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 20 | 29 | 36 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets handled the Cavaliers 109-91. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.