Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 31 | 34 | 23 | 117 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 25 | 30 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Cavaliers 117-116. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.