Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
123
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 24 | 20 | 41 | 6 | 122 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 26 | 25 | 35 | 7 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the Hornets 123-122 in overtime. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Cavaliers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Cavaliers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.