Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 107 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 26 | 28 | 38 | 119 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets pulled away from the Cavaliers 119-107. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.