Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 40 | 31 | 23 | 23 | 117 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 31 | 24 | 24 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Hornets pulled away from the Trail Blazers 117-105. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Hornets' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; the Trail Blazers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hornets · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.