Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
New Orleans HornetsHornets
107
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
91
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 28 | 14 | 35 | 107 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 12 | 28 | 25 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Hornets took care of the Trail Blazers 107-91. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
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.