Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 101 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Hornets snuck past the Trail Blazers 101-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Trail Blazers; Trail Blazers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.