Sat Mar 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
139
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 30 | 26 | 16 | 98 |
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 33 | 37 | 37 | 32 | 139 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Bobcats ran roughshod over the Lakers 139-98. The Bobcats got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Bobcats owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bobcats came in with something to prove after a loss. The Bobcats locker room is humming, and it showed. The Lakers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Bobcats · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bobcats · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.