Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
81
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
115
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 17 | 25 | 19 | 81 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 33 | 27 | 29 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Hornets buried the Trail Blazers 115-81. Hornets' offense had its way with the Trail Blazers. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.