Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 22 | 31 | 24 | 99 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Hornets pulled away from the Trail Blazers 115-99. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.