Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
82
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 24 | 16 | 24 | 18 | 82 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 21 | 30 | 21 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Bobcats 102-82. The Trail Blazers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Bobcats' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.