Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
99
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 25 | 22 | 27 | 96 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Cavaliers 99-96. Every possession went the Rockets way. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers couldn't shake the cold spell. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.