Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 33 | 35 | 5 | 102 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 15 | 28 | 29 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers survived the Hornets 103-102. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke; Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.