Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 13 | 33 | 36 | 110 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 37 | 30 | 19 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Rockets edged the Cavaliers 116-110. Rockets' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Cavaliers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.