Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
95
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 23 | 20 | 26 | 95 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 34 | 29 | 24 | 26 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Hornets handled the Trail Blazers 113-95. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; Hornets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.