Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 20 | 22 | 37 | 24 | 6 | 109 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 9 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Bobcats 112-109 in overtime. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Bobcats are in a full-on tailspin. 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.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bobcats · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.