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nathan) are the champions!
Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 19 | 30 | 22 | 30 | 101 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 23 | 28 | 26 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Cavaliers 101-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.