Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 35 | 26 | 20 | 37 | 118 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Cavaliers survived the Rockets 118-113. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. The Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Cavaliers bent the defense out of shape from deep. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.