Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
139
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 113 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 38 | 25 | 40 | 36 | 139 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hornets ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 139-113. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; the Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.