Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 42 | 33 | 20 | 24 | 119 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 35 | 16 | 28 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers handled the Hornets 119-106. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.