Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
128
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 30 | 23 | 28 | 111 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 33 | 37 | 29 | 128 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers pulled away from the Hornets 128-111. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.