Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 20 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 96 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 25 | 32 | 20 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Hornets 99-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.