Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 28 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 104 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 20 | 26 | 30 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Bobcats edged the Lakers 104-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. Bobcats' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Bobcats bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.