Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 34 | 29 | 30 | 118 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 115 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Trail Blazers survived the Hornets 118-115. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.