Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
130
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 22 | 33 | 34 | 120 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 34 | 36 | 35 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Hornets 130-120. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. The Trail Blazers steamroller is in full effect right now; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.