Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
88
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
91
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 18 | 27 | 18 | 88 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 19 | 22 | 11 | 39 | 91 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets squeaked past the Cavaliers 91-88. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Cavaliers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.