Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 109 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 27 | 26 | 32 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers knocked off the Hornets 118-109. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Trail Blazers bent the defense out of shape from deep; second-chance points piled up for the Hornets. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.