Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
129
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 28 | 30 | 41 | 129 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 23 | 28 | 30 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Hornets pulled away from the Trail Blazers 129-113. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.