Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
129
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 39 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 129 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers took care of the Hornets 129-111. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Hornets. The Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.