Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 21 | 27 | 27 | 97 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 20 | 31 | 33 | 26 | 110 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets took care of the Trail Blazers 110-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Trail Blazers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.