Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
New Orleans HornetsHornets
129
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
97
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 38 | 29 | 29 | 33 | 129 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Hornets demolished the Trail Blazers 129-97. Hornets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
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.