Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
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Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
107
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 29 | 23 | 23 | 99 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 27 | 30 | 24 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Hornets edged the Trail Blazers 107-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.