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Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
away
Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
119
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 30 29 23 34 116
Houston RocketsRockets 27 36 32 24 119

After Action Report

In Houston, the Rockets survived the Cavaliers 119-116. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • 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.