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Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
away
Chemistry Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
105
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 26 24 35 30 115
New Orleans HornetsHornets 24 30 26 25 105

After Action Report

In New Orleans, the Trail Blazers took care of the Hornets 115-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.
  • Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.