Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
87
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
108
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 87 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 33 | 25 | 22 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers blew the doors off the Hornets 108-87. Cavaliers torched the Hornets on the offensive end. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
