Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
122
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 36 | 29 | 23 | 34 | 122 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 30 | 29 | 36 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Hornets 126-122. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.