Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
95
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
105
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 31 | 16 | 23 | 95 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 34 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Hornets handled the Trail Blazers 105-95. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.