Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
131
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 23 | 28 | 30 | 107 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 29 | 34 | 35 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Hornets ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 131-107. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.