Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
105
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 24 | 27 | 38 | 117 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 25 | 30 | 26 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Hornets pulled away from the Cavaliers 117-105. Hornets' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.