Playoffs · Round 4 · Game 4
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
89
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 22 | 25 | 19 | 23 | 89 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 28 | 34 | 28 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers buried the Bobcats 114-89. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bobcats · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.