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Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
104
away
Chemistry Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
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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.