Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
126
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 27 | 38 | 34 | 126 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 28 | 18 | 29 | 108 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers took care of the Hornets 126-108. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.