Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 30 | 34 | 27 | 118 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 39 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Hornets 122-118. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.