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Mon Feb 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
away
Chemistry Steady
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
121
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 28 27 27 31 113
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 32 37 23 29 121

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Bobcats edged the Trail Blazers 121-113. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bobcats cashed in. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. Bobcats' 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 · 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.