Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 29 | 33 | 25 | 117 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 32 | 30 | 26 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Trail Blazers 117-113. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. The Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke; Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.