Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
107
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 32 | 28 | 26 | 111 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 24 | 33 | 27 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Hornets squeaked past the Cavaliers 111-107. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.