Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
126
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 41 | 20 | 31 | 34 | 126 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 19 | 34 | 23 | 33 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers pulled away from the Hornets 126-109. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.