Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 22 | 31 | 24 | 102 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 22 | 20 | 38 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Hornets 105-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.