Sat Mar 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
127
away
Chemistry
Hot
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 31 | 22 | 29 | 12 | 127 |
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 14 | 129 |
After Action Report
In Charlotte, the Bobcats snuck past the Lakers 129-127 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bobcats cashed in. Bobcats' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.