Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
90
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
127
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 30 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 90 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 19 | 28 | 35 | 45 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Lakers ran roughshod over the Bobcats 127-90. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. 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.
- Bobcats · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bobcats · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.