Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
91
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 18 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 96 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 18 | 27 | 17 | 91 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Hornets snuck past the Trail Blazers 96-91. The Hornets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Hornets bent the defense out of shape from deep; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.