Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 21 | 28 | 24 | 31 | 104 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 31 | 36 | 24 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Rockets downed the Cavaliers 122-104. Rockets' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.