Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
92
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 13 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 92 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 28 | 28 | 33 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers demolished the Hornets 113-92. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. Trail Blazers' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.