Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
New Orleans HornetsHornets
92
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 92 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 31 | 30 | 21 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers took care of the Hornets 109-92. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.