Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
100
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
80
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 34 | 11 | 27 | 100 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 80 |
After Action Report
The Hornets demolished the Trail Blazers 100-80. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.