Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 38 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 123 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 21 | 30 | 23 | 31 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Hornets 123-105. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Trail Blazers. 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.