Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
130
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 36 | 32 | 33 | 29 | 130 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 36 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Hornets downed the Trail Blazers 130-119. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.