Playoffs · Round 4 · Game 3
New Orleans HornetsHornets
100
away
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
94
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 100 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 16 | 23 | 33 | 22 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Hornets edged the Cavaliers 100-94. The Cavaliers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Hornets. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Hornets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · 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.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.