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Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
119
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Chemistry Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
108
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 29 35 29 26 119
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 29 30 26 23 108

After Action Report

The Hornets handled the Cavaliers 119-108. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; shots just aren't falling for the Hornets lately. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.