Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 31 | 24 | 26 | 107 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Hornets snuck past the Trail Blazers 107-105. The Hornets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.