Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 2
New Orleans HornetsHornets
127
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
124
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 46 | 19 | 36 | 26 | 127 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 35 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Trail Blazers 127-124. Hornets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Hornets looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Trail Blazers. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.