Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
89
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 17 | 25 | 35 | 20 | 97 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 17 | 13 | 26 | 33 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Hornets fended off the Cavaliers 97-89. The Hornets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.