Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
128
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 103 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 28 | 35 | 41 | 128 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Hornets 128-103. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.