Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 104 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Hornets 104-101. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.