Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
137
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
128
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 37 | 28 | 39 | 137 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Hornets fended off the Cavaliers 137-128. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.