Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
132
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 22 | 22 | 31 | 105 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Hornets 132-105. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers steamroller is in full effect right now. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.