Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
122
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 108 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers took care of the Hornets 122-108. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Hornets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.