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Mon Feb 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
away
Chemistry Hot
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
110
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 29 24 20 27 12 112
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 31 22 22 25 10 110

After Action Report

The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Bobcats 112-110 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. Trail Blazers' balanced five covered every spot on the floor; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Trail Blazers · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
  • Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.