Sat Mar 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 34 | 33 | 23 | 116 |
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 26 | 27 | 34 | 34 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Bobcats survived the Lakers 121-116. The breakneck pace played right into Bobcats' hands. Bobcats' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.