Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 23 | 29 | 33 | 113 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Hornets held off the Trail Blazers 113-107. Hornets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; the Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.