Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
127
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
110
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 35 | 39 | 28 | 25 | 127 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 22 | 29 | 29 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Hornets took care of the Cavaliers 127-110. The breakneck pace played right into Hornets' hands. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Whispers of a Cavaliers locker-room rift aren't helping. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.