Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
111
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 111 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Hornets edged the Trail Blazers 111-103. Every possession went the Hornets way. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.