Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
New Orleans HornetsHornets
125
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 125 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 32 | 31 | 23 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Hornets pulled away from the Trail Blazers 125-115. The breakneck pace played right into Hornets' hands. The Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.