Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
110
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 110 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Cavaliers 110-105. Ugly basketball, but the Hornets did just enough. The Cavaliers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Cavaliers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.