Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
86
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 13 | 21 | 27 | 86 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 116 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets buried the Trail Blazers 116-86. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.