Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
119
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 25 | 22 | 29 | 102 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 119 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets took care of the Trail Blazers 119-102. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.