Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
99
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 34 | 21 | 29 | 115 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 23 | 22 | 27 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Hornets outlasted the Cavaliers 115-99. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. The Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.