Sat Mar 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
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Chemistry
Tense
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
88
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 17 | 25 | 32 | 23 | 97 |
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 22 | 26 | 21 | 19 | 88 |
After Action Report
In Charlotte, the Lakers edged the Bobcats 97-88. Every possession went the Lakers way. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Bobcats · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bobcats · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.