Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
132
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 37 | 26 | 37 | 32 | 132 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 17 | 27 | 32 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Hornets buried the Trail Blazers 132-107. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. Fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 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.