Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
123
away
Chemistry
Cold
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
133
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 30 | 24 | 38 | 123 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 37 | 30 | 36 | 133 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers handled the Hornets 133-123. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.