Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 32 | 18 | 27 | 22 | 99 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 29 | 18 | 30 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Bobcats snuck past the Lakers 99-97. The Bobcats won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Bobcats; fresh off a statement win, the Bobcats stayed locked in. The Bobcats bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Bobcats per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Bobcats · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.