Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
128
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 30 | 35 | 31 | 128 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 28 | 37 | 23 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Hornets took care of the Trail Blazers 128-114. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.