Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 30 | 31 | 34 | 126 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 33 | 28 | 17 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers upended the Hornets 126-108. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Trail Blazers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.