Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
128
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
123
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 38 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 128 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 25 | 33 | 37 | 123 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers snuck past the Hornets 128-123. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Hornets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.