Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 116 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 109 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers edged the Hornets 116-109. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hornets couldn't shake the cold spell. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.