Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 35 | 27 | 24 | 113 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Hornets held off the Trail Blazers 113-105. Hornets' offense had its way with the Trail Blazers. Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Trail Blazers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Trail Blazers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.