Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
127
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 35 | 33 | 35 | 24 | 127 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers shocked the Hornets 127-99. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. Trail Blazers' outside barrage was a constant threat; Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.