Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
94
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 24 | 16 | 31 | 94 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 20 | 29 | 24 | 26 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Hornets snuck past the Trail Blazers 99-94. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.