Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 115 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers handled the Hornets 115-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.