Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
131
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
104
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 43 | 38 | 21 | 29 | 131 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 27 | 30 | 23 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers demolished the Hornets 131-104. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
