Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 28 | 32 | 18 | 19 | 97 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 17 | 26 | 35 | 20 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Bobcats 98-97. The Bobcats couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Bobcats utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bobcats · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.