Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 32 | 34 | 30 | 118 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 37 | 21 | 20 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers outlasted the Hornets 118-103. Cavaliers torched the Hornets on the offensive end. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.