Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
86
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 117 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 86 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers buried the Hornets 117-86. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Trail Blazers' balanced five covered every spot on the floor; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.