Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
124
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 27 | 29 | 43 | 124 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 29 | 33 | 23 | 116 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Trail Blazers edged the Hornets 124-116. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. Fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks.
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.