Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
away
Chemistry
Cold
New Orleans HornetsHornets
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 24 | 20 | 28 | 99 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 37 | 28 | 29 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Hornets rolled past the Trail Blazers 120-99. Hornets torched the Trail Blazers on the offensive end. Hornets' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; the Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- 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.