Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
98
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 107 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 19 | 30 | 21 | 98 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Trail Blazers fended off the Hornets 107-98. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.