Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
153
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
139
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 34 | 41 | 47 | 153 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 35 | 35 | 29 | 40 | 139 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Hornets handled the Trail Blazers 153-139. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.