Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
130
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 36 | 23 | 38 | 33 | 130 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 35 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 123 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hornets edged the Trail Blazers 130-123. The breakneck pace played right into Hornets' hands. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Hornets. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.