Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
88
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 19 | 21 | 25 | 87 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 16 | 26 | 22 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers snuck past the Hornets 88-87. Cavaliers' offense had its way with the Hornets. The Cavaliers are in a full-on tailspin; the Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Tonight's Hornets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.