Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
97
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 20 | 17 | 22 | 87 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 26 | 21 | 25 | 97 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets downed the Cavaliers 97-87. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.