Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
142
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 30 | 21 | 35 | 114 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 40 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 142 |
After Action Report
The Hornets demolished the Trail Blazers 142-114. The breakneck pace played right into Hornets' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.