Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
106
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 106 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 25 | 21 | 30 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers upended the Hornets 107-106. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Hornets steamroller is in full effect right now. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.