Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
99
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 28 | 32 | 28 | 117 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 22 | 27 | 25 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers handled the Rockets 117-99. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Rockets · 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.