Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
126
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 126 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 29 | 20 | 34 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Hornets handled the Cavaliers 126-113. Hornets torched the Cavaliers on the offensive end. Cavaliers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.