Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
98
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
113
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 98 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Hornets pulled away from the Trail Blazers 113-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hornets steamroller is in full effect right now; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.