Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
92
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
73
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 16 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 92 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 20 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 73 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Trail Blazers outlasted the Hornets 92-73. Ugly basketball, but the Trail Blazers did just enough. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.