Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
127
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 35 | 32 | 28 | 127 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers snuck past the Rockets 127-126. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Cavaliers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim.
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.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.