Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
101
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 27 | 33 | 19 | 107 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 28 | 22 | 28 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Hornets held off the Trail Blazers 107-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. 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 · 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.