"It's OK to take your finger off that panic button, Trail Blazers fans.

But you might want to keep it nearby just in case.

The Blazers ended their three-game losing streak by defeating the New Orleans Hornets 84-77 Monday afternoon at the New Orleans Arena. But, playing against the worst team in the Western Conference, the Blazers flashed a mix of sloppy, uninspired and lethargic play. "