Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
87
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 12 | 24 | 28 | 96 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 15 | 13 | 21 | 38 | 87 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Cavaliers edged the Rockets 96-87. The Cavaliers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Fresh off a statement win, the Cavaliers stayed locked in; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.