Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
94
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 27 | 21 | 24 | 94 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers upended the Hornets 103-94. Every possession went the Cavaliers way. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Hornets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.