Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
91
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
104
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 29 | 20 | 19 | 91 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers outlasted the Hornets 104-91. The Hornets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
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 · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.