Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 33 | 23 | 16 | 100 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 14 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers held off the Hornets 106-100. The better team simply showed up tonight. Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Hornets utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.