Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 19 | 25 | 32 | 29 | 105 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 25 | 23 | 37 | 117 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets outlasted the Cavaliers 117-105. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.