Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
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New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 20 | 32 | 30 | 107 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 21 | 29 | 27 | 32 | 109 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hornets snuck past the Trail Blazers 109-107. Hornets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.