Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 27 | 27 | 34 | 117 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 21 | 28 | 29 | 108 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hornets edged the Trail Blazers 117-108. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. 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.