Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
110
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Chemistry
Elite
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 110 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 36 | 28 | 23 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Hornets fended off the Trail Blazers 117-110. The breakneck pace played right into Hornets' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.