Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 97 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers pulled away from the Hornets 116-97. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. The Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.