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