Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
131
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Houston RocketsRockets
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 43 | 24 | 32 | 32 | 131 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 25 | 40 | 16 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers buried the Rockets 131-109. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Cavaliers' outside barrage was a constant threat; Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.