Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
95
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 32 | 23 | 23 | 100 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 20 | 27 | 24 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Hornets snuck past the Cavaliers 100-95. The breakneck pace played right into Hornets' hands. The Hornets couldn't shake the cold spell; the Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.