Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
94
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 22 | 27 | 23 | 103 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 27 | 20 | 25 | 94 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Trail Blazers edged the Hornets 103-94. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Hornets. The Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.