Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
108
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 35 | 36 | 21 | 114 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 20 | 32 | 27 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers edged the Hornets 114-108. Trail Blazers torched the Hornets on the offensive end. Fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in; the Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.