Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 111 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Trail Blazers 115-111. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hornets bent the defense out of shape from deep. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.