Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
109
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 34 | 20 | 27 | 28 | 109 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 29 | 30 | 24 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers edged the Bobcats 116-109. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Bobcats' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.