Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 26 | 35 | 24 | 115 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 29 | 36 | 23 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Cavaliers 116-115. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; shots just aren't falling for the Rockets lately.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.