Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
75
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 15 | 17 | 26 | 17 | 75 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 27 | 23 | 32 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Hornets ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 111-75. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets. The Trail Blazers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.