Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 116 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers handled the Hornets 116-105. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.