Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
89
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 89 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 17 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Hornets 101-89. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.