Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
86
away
Chemistry
Cold
New Orleans HornetsHornets
100
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 24 | 15 | 25 | 86 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 24 | 25 | 29 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Hornets took care of the Trail Blazers 100-86. Ugly basketball, but the Hornets did just enough. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.