Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
135
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 26 | 38 | 46 | 25 | 135 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 30 | 20 | 25 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Bobcats demolished the Lakers 135-105. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bobcats cashed in. Fresh off a statement win, the Bobcats stayed locked in; shots just aren't falling for the Lakers lately. The Bobcats bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.