Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 17 | 27 | 29 | 35 | 108 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers snuck past the Hornets 112-108. Every possession went the Cavaliers way. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · 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.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.