Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Orleans HornetsHornets
114
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 116 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 19 | 40 | 30 | 25 | 114 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Trail Blazers squeaked past the Hornets 116-114. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.