Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 3
New Orleans HornetsHornets
114
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
89
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 23 | 34 | 25 | 114 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 17 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Hornets buried the Trail Blazers 114-89. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.