Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
127
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
134
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 36 | 27 | 31 | 33 | 127 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 34 | 39 | 27 | 134 |
After Action Report
The Rockets held off the Cavaliers 134-127. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.