Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 38 | 18 | 34 | 111 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 30 | 27 | 23 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Trail Blazers 112-111. Every possession went the Hornets way. Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.