Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
124
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 117 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 36 | 31 | 24 | 124 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets edged the Trail Blazers 124-117. Hornets torched the Trail Blazers on the offensive end. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.