Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
148
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 35 | 29 | 39 | 14 | 117 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 43 | 34 | 42 | 29 | 148 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers blew the doors off the Hornets 148-117. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. Cavaliers' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends; Hornets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Hornets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Hornets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.