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Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
104
away
Chemistry Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
128
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 28 25 23 28 104
New Orleans HornetsHornets 31 34 34 29 128

After Action Report

The Hornets rolled past the Trail Blazers 128-104. Hornets torched the Trail Blazers on the offensive end. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Trail Blazers. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.