Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
110
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 34 | 17 | 29 | 23 | 103 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 22 | 35 | 25 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers held off the Hornets 110-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in; Hornets' outside barrage was a constant threat. 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.