Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 4
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 107 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 25 | 29 | 33 | 116 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hornets fended off the Trail Blazers 116-107. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Hornets looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.