A torrid opening from the starters and a hot finish by Rodney Hood led the Portland Trail Blazers to a 118-108 victory over the Charlotte Hornets. With the win, the Blazers moved to 5-1 on this remarkably long road trip.
An early 15-point lead hinted at Portland walloping Charlotte for the second time this season. The first matchup between these two teams back in January ended in a 31-point drubbing. This contest would prove to be much closer. Jeremy Lamb couldn’t miss and kept the Hornets within striking distance through much of the first half.