Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 13 | 120 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 10 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the Hornets 120-117 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.