Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
127
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 34 | 26 | 31 | 114 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 38 | 39 | 29 | 21 | 127 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets pulled away from the Cavaliers 127-114. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.