Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 35 | 33 | 23 | 29 | 120 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 37 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Hornets fended off the Cavaliers 120-112. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hornets bent the defense out of shape from deep; Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.