Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Orleans HornetsHornets
74
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 36 | 24 | 24 | 114 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 10 | 21 | 29 | 14 | 74 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Trail Blazers buried the Hornets 114-74. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Hornets. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.