Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
118
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 26 | 19 | 29 | 96 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 38 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers ran roughshod over the Hornets 118-96. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; shots just aren't falling for the Hornets lately. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.