Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
115
away
Chemistry
Cold
New Orleans HornetsHornets
138
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 26 | 40 | 26 | 115 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 42 | 28 | 40 | 28 | 138 |
After Action Report
The Hornets rolled past the Cavaliers 138-115. Hornets torched the Cavaliers on the offensive end. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Cavaliers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.