Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
106
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Orleans HornetsHornets
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 27 | 26 | 31 | 106 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 34 | 27 | 18 | 21 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers held off the Hornets 106-100. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.