Playoffs · Round 4 · Game 5
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
107
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
141
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 27 | 36 | 16 | 107 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 19 | 40 | 43 | 39 | 141 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets rolled past the Cavaliers 141-107. Hornets' scorers couldn't be contained. Fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in; Hornets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.