Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 28 | 28 | 21 | 98 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 16 | 27 | 23 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Trail Blazers 99-98. The Hornets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hornets · 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.