Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
93
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 93 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers outlasted the Hornets 103-93. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers; Cavaliers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.