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Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
114
away
Chemistry Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
87
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 34 31 26 23 114
New Jersey NetsNets 27 13 23 24 87

After Action Report

In New Jersey, the Bobcats rolled past the Nets 114-87. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bobcats cashed in. The Bobcats ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Bobcats' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Bobcats bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • 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.