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Sat Mar 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
away
Chemistry Steady
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
112
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 33 20 24 30 107
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 31 19 27 35 112

After Action Report

The Bobcats squeaked past the Lakers 112-107. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bobcats cashed in. Bobcats' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Early returns: the Bobcats per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Lakers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • 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.