Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
79
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 16 | 18 | 24 | 21 | 79 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 31 | 28 | 24 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Hornets ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 108-79. Lineup balance gave the Hornets a clear synergy edge. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Cavaliers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- 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.