Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 31 | 31 | 23 | 109 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 35 | 28 | 27 | 15 | 105 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Cavaliers snuck past the Hornets 109-105. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. Cavaliers' outside barrage was a constant threat; second-chance points piled up for the Hornets. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.