Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
126
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 33 | 27 | 25 | 17 | 126 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 27 | 23 | 29 | 11 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Hornets fended off the Cavaliers 126-120 in overtime. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; the Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.