Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
98
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 26 | 19 | 33 | 105 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 18 | 20 | 33 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Hornets held off the Cavaliers 105-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.