Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 30 | 31 | 25 | 113 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 29 | 36 | 26 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers pulled away from the Hornets 123-113. Trail Blazers torched the Hornets on the offensive end. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
