Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
92
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 7 | 30 | 31 | 24 | 92 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 98 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets held off the Cavaliers 98-92. Every possession went the Hornets way. The Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Tonight's Cavaliers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.