Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
130
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 28 | 24 | 23 | 99 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 29 | 43 | 32 | 130 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers buried the Hornets 130-99. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.