Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
129
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 20 | 31 | 30 | 109 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 33 | 36 | 28 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Hornets rolled past the Cavaliers 129-109. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.