Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
133
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
91
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 41 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 133 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 20 | 28 | 21 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Hornets blew the doors off the Cavaliers 133-91. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. The Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Hornets bent the defense out of shape from deep. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.