Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 6 | 108 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 12 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers fended off the Hornets 114-108 in overtime. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers.
What tipped it
- 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 · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.