Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
90
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 21 | 18 | 24 | 90 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 31 | 24 | 21 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers handled the Hornets 106-90. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.