Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
124
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 32 | 27 | 30 | 116 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 37 | 33 | 26 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers shocked the Hornets 124-116. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Trail Blazers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.