Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 21 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 104 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 18 | 15 | 27 | 42 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Bobcats squeaked past the Trail Blazers 104-102. The better team simply showed up tonight. Bobcats' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Bobcats' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Bobcats bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Bobcats · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bobcats · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Bobcats · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.