Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
95
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 29 | 22 | 22 | 95 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Hornets 119-95. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. Trail Blazers' balanced five covered every spot on the floor; the Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
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.
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.