Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 111 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 30 | 21 | 24 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers downed the Hornets 111-100. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; the Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.