Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 122 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 112 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers outlasted the Rockets 122-112. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them.
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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.