Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
110
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 20 | 29 | 22 | 32 | 103 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers fended off the Bobcats 110-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Bobcats carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bobcats · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.