Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
134
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
128
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 34 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 134 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 36 | 30 | 32 | 128 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Hornets held off the Cavaliers 134-128. Hornets torched the Cavaliers on the offensive end. Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Hornets' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.