Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
126
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
139
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 39 | 33 | 31 | 23 | 126 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 34 | 38 | 37 | 139 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets took care of the Trail Blazers 139-126. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Hornets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.