Mon Feb 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 16 | 19 | 32 | 97 |
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 32 | 27 | 33 | 19 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Charlotte, the Bobcats handled the Trail Blazers 111-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Bobcats; the Bobcats answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Bobcats locker room is humming, and it showed. Bobcats' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Bobcats · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bobcats · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.