Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 32 | 23 | 29 | 114 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 21 | 32 | 36 | 28 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Hornets snuck past the Trail Blazers 117-114. The breakneck pace played right into Hornets' hands. Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.