Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
121
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 21 | 29 | 39 | 32 | 121 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 33 | 23 | 27 | 105 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers outlasted the Hornets 121-105. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.