Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
New Orleans HornetsHornets
85
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 21 | 19 | 18 | 27 | 85 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers pulled away from the Hornets 96-85. Ugly basketball, but the Trail Blazers did just enough. Trail Blazers' outside barrage was a constant threat; Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.