Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
90
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 90 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 22 | 19 | 26 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers downed the Hornets 101-90. The Hornets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Trail Blazers. Fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in; Trail Blazers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Hornets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.