Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 29 | 20 | 25 | 97 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 29 | 18 | 23 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers survived the Rockets 97-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.