Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
125
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 96 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 35 | 33 | 28 | 29 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers ran roughshod over the Hornets 125-96. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.