Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 37 | 22 | 22 | 30 | 111 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Hornets edged the Trail Blazers 111-104. Hornets' scorers couldn't be contained. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.