Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 28 | 29 | 34 | 120 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 24 | 33 | 26 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Trail Blazers 120-116. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets; fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.