Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 19 | 31 | 23 | 29 | 102 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 31 | 24 | 18 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Hornets snuck past the Cavaliers 102-98. The Hornets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.