Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
123
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 37 | 31 | 25 | 125 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 22 | 39 | 31 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers snuck past the Hornets 125-123. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.