Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Orleans HornetsHornets
92
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 33 | 28 | 25 | 115 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 92 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Hornets 115-92. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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.