Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
130
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
93
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 38 | 45 | 24 | 130 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 17 | 18 | 31 | 27 | 93 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hornets rolled past the Trail Blazers 130-93. The breakneck pace played right into Hornets' hands. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.