Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
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New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 32 | 29 | 23 | 113 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 30 | 22 | 42 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Hornets snuck past the Trail Blazers 116-113. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. The Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Hornets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed.
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.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
