Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
129
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 22 | 33 | 27 | 105 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 30 | 34 | 39 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Hornets buried the Trail Blazers 129-105. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.