Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
95
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 13 | 28 | 22 | 95 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 30 | 31 | 25 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Hornets 119-95. Trail Blazers' stops on the defensive end set the tone. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.