Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 24 | 23 | 35 | 112 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 21 | 22 | 34 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers fended off the Hornets 112-104. Cavaliers torched the Hornets on the offensive end. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Cavaliers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.