Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
113
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
136
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 24 | 31 | 29 | 113 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 40 | 32 | 36 | 136 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Hornets 136-113. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; 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. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.