Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
77
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
107
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 17 | 16 | 22 | 77 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 35 | 31 | 22 | 19 | 107 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets blew the doors off the Trail Blazers 107-77. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.