Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
91
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 91 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 33 | 28 | 27 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Hornets 114-91. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. Trail Blazers' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.