Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
87
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 19 | 23 | 14 | 87 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Hornets took care of the Trail Blazers 106-87. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Hornets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.