Mon Feb 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 33 | 20 | 23 | 107 |
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 22 | 20 | 26 | 41 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Bobcats squeaked past the Trail Blazers 109-107. The breakneck pace played right into Bobcats' hands. The Bobcats pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Bobcats locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Bobcats per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.