Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
129
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
124
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 29 | 29 | 33 | 15 | 129 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 30 | 26 | 33 | 10 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the Hornets 129-124 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Hornets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.