Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
97
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 23 | 26 | 30 | 99 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 18 | 31 | 22 | 26 | 97 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Trail Blazers snuck past the Hornets 99-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Trail Blazers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.