Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 38 | 27 | 31 | 23 | 119 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Hornets handled the Trail Blazers 119-104. Hornets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hornets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.