Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 106 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 33 | 23 | 30 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers pulled away from the Hornets 118-106. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; Hornets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.