Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
91
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 21 | 28 | 31 | 112 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 22 | 16 | 25 | 91 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Hornets ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 112-91. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.