Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 111 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 34 | 27 | 29 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Hornets outlasted the Cavaliers 120-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; the Hornets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.