Playoffs · Round 4 · Game 1
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
114
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Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
121
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 32 | 31 | 29 | 22 | 114 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 27 | 29 | 33 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers fended off the Bobcats 121-114. The tempo dragged the Bobcats into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.