Playoffs · Round 4 · Game 1
Los Angeles LakersLakers
124
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Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
119
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 28 | 29 | 24 | 14 | 124 |
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 23 | 29 | 26 | 32 | 9 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Bobcats 124-119 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Bobcats · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.