Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 19 | 24 | 31 | 100 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 30 | 28 | 22 | 111 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets took care of the Trail Blazers 111-100. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.