Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 26 | 24 | 31 | 106 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 20 | 34 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Hornets pulled away from the Trail Blazers 116-106. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; 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.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.