Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
126
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
138
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 35 | 37 | 34 | 20 | 126 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 36 | 38 | 29 | 35 | 138 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers handled the Hornets 138-126. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss; Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.