Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
128
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 29 | 31 | 37 | 128 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 40 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Hornets outlasted the Trail Blazers 128-118. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.