Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
105
away
Chemistry
Cold
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 21 | 28 | 26 | 105 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 39 | 28 | 22 | 27 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers handled the Hornets 116-105. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.