Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 24 | 30 | 38 | 115 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 33 | 25 | 30 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers shocked the Hornets 115-114. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Hornets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
