Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
New Orleans HornetsHornets
110
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 25 | 29 | 34 | 110 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 28 | 27 | 32 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Hornets snuck past the Trail Blazers 110-109. The breakneck pace played right into Hornets' hands. The Hornets looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; the Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Hornets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.