Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Orleans HornetsHornets
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 19 | 27 | 32 | 105 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 27 | 33 | 15 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Hornets 105-100. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.