Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
79
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 18 | 12 | 23 | 26 | 79 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 29 | 30 | 23 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers ran roughshod over the Hornets 108-79. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.