Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
92
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 27 | 26 | 31 | 110 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 24 | 20 | 25 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers downed the Hornets 110-92. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; second-chance points piled up for the Hornets. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.