Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 34 | 29 | 24 | 25 | 112 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 29 | 36 | 30 | 122 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets handled the Cavaliers 122-112. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.