Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 28 | 32 | 27 | 111 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Hornets fended off the Trail Blazers 111-104. Hornets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. 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. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.