Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 31 | 30 | 25 | 115 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Hornets 115-114. The better team simply showed up tonight. Trail Blazers' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; the Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.