Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 27 | 29 | 36 | 119 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 34 | 34 | 17 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the Rockets 119-115. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.