Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 16 | 26 | 24 | 30 | 96 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 39 | 21 | 29 | 27 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Hornets ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 116-96. Every possession went the Hornets way. The Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.