Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
130
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 40 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 130 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 35 | 25 | 32 | 24 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers pulled away from the Hornets 130-116. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.