Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 3
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
101
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New Orleans HornetsHornets
104
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 28 | 22 | 27 | 101 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 26 | 31 | 17 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Hornets snuck past the Trail Blazers 104-101. The better team simply showed up tonight. Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.