Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
130
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 34 | 29 | 24 | 32 | 119 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 33 | 28 | 40 | 130 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers took care of the Bobcats 130-119. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Bobcats. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bobcats · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.