Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
94
away
Chemistry
Cold
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
100
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 34 | 23 | 31 | 6 | 94 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 22 | 29 | 24 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers held off the Hornets 100-94. The Hornets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Cavaliers. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; fresh off a statement win, the Cavaliers stayed locked in. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.