Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
New Orleans HornetsHornets
105
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 21 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 105 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers took care of the Hornets 116-105. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Trail Blazers bent the defense out of shape from deep; Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.