Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
127
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
132
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 34 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 127 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 31 | 38 | 28 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Cavaliers 132-127. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.