Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
115
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 26 | 36 | 30 | 115 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 21 | 35 | 30 | 112 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hornets snuck past the Cavaliers 115-112. Hornets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.