Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 28 | 25 | 31 | 113 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 31 | 27 | 25 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Cavaliers squeaked past the Rockets 113-108. Every possession went the Cavaliers way. The Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.