Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 116 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Hornets outlasted the Trail Blazers 116-104. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Trail Blazers looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.