Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 20 | 33 | 22 | 99 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers edged the Hornets 107-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; Cavaliers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.