Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
115
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 30 | 39 | 22 | 119 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 33 | 26 | 27 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Hornets snuck past the Cavaliers 119-115. Hornets torched the Cavaliers on the offensive end. Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.