Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
86
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New Orleans HornetsHornets
106
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 28 | 12 | 19 | 86 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 22 | 37 | 24 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Hornets rolled past the Trail Blazers 106-86. The Hornets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; 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. It was over by halftime.
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.