Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
133
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 40 | 35 | 35 | 23 | 133 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 27 | 40 | 28 | 123 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Trail Blazers took care of the Hornets 133-123. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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.