Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 101 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Trail Blazers 102-101. The Hornets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.