Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
124
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 124 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 115 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Trail Blazers edged the Hornets 124-115. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.