Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
124
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 36 | 26 | 19 | 18 | 99 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 38 | 26 | 36 | 24 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers rolled past the Hornets 124-99. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in; Hornets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Hornets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.