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Mon Feb 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
121
away
Chemistry Hot
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
123
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 22 32 34 33 121
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 36 28 29 30 123

After Action Report

In Charlotte, the Bobcats survived the Trail Blazers 123-121. The breakneck pace played right into Bobcats' hands. Bobcats' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Bobcats' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Bobcats locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Bobcats per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Bobcats · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.