Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 18 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 117 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 19 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Hornets snuck past the Trail Blazers 119-117. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Hornets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.