Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
123
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
127
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 30 | 25 | 30 | 7 | 123 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 40 | 24 | 23 | 11 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Cavaliers 127-123 in overtime. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Rockets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
