Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 35 | 27 | 28 | 120 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 24 | 29 | 30 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Hornets held off the Cavaliers 120-111. Hornets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Cavaliers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.