Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 34 | 30 | 28 | 119 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 33 | 24 | 24 | 111 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Trail Blazers fended off the Hornets 119-111. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. Fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.