Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
100
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 25 | 28 | 34 | 118 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 25 | 23 | 28 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers took care of the Rockets 118-100. Cavaliers torched the Rockets on the offensive end. The Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Cavaliers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.