Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 35 | 19 | 25 | 100 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Hornets stunned the Trail Blazers 111-100. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers couldn't shake the cold spell. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.