Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
117
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 30 | 23 | 28 | 110 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 21 | 31 | 32 | 117 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets outlasted the Cavaliers 117-110. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; fresh off a statement win, the Cavaliers stayed locked in.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.