Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
140
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
142
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 34 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 14 | 140 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 34 | 32 | 29 | 16 | 142 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers survived the Hornets 142-140 in overtime. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. The Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.