Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
86
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
87
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 18 | 20 | 30 | 18 | 86 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Hornets 87-86. The Trail Blazers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in; Trail Blazers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.