Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
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New Orleans HornetsHornets
114
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 15 | 37 | 25 | 108 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 19 | 31 | 28 | 36 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Hornets outlasted the Trail Blazers 114-108. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.