Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
New Orleans HornetsHornets
103
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
104
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 25 | 21 | 30 | 103 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Hornets 104-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.