Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
95
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 19 | 24 | 29 | 23 | 95 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 28 | 21 | 30 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers handled the Hornets 106-95. The better team simply showed up tonight. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.