Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
131
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 36 | 35 | 28 | 131 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 23 | 30 | 27 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers ran roughshod over the Hornets 131-108. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. The Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss; second-chance points piled up for the Hornets. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.