Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 19 | 32 | 18 | 28 | 97 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 19 | 28 | 31 | 22 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Hornets 100-97. The Trail Blazers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Hornets couldn't shake the cold spell. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.