Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
98
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Chemistry
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 19 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 98 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Bobcats 112-98. Every possession went the Lakers way. Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Bobcats carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bobcats · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.