Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 35 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 113 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 30 | 29 | 24 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Trail Blazers 115-113. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. 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.