Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
129
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 109 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 40 | 28 | 32 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Hornets demolished the Trail Blazers 129-109. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.