Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 99 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 26 | 28 | 21 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Trail Blazers 104-99. The Trail Blazers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Hornets. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in. 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 · 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.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.