Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
112
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 112 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 17 | 26 | 24 | 30 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Hornets handled the Cavaliers 112-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Cavaliers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Cavaliers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.