Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
91
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 18 | 33 | 24 | 100 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 15 | 30 | 17 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Hornets outlasted the Trail Blazers 100-91. Ugly basketball, but the Hornets did just enough. Fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in; the Trail Blazers are in a full-on tailspin. Whispers of a Trail Blazers locker-room rift aren't helping. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.