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Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
137
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 44 | 29 | 39 | 25 | 137 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 38 | 34 | 26 | 28 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers outlasted the Rockets 137-126. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.