Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
110
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 29 | 25 | 30 | 110 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 33 | 20 | 21 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Hornets outlasted the Cavaliers 110-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Cavaliers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.