Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
106
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 23 | 29 | 28 | 108 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 26 | 25 | 30 | 106 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Trail Blazers squeaked past the Hornets 108-106. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. Trail Blazers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Hornets looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.