Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 29 | 26 | 24 | 109 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers held off the Hornets 117-109. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed.
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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.