Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 109 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 27 | 22 | 30 | 104 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hornets survived the Trail Blazers 109-104. The breakneck pace played right into Hornets' hands. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.