Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 28 | 28 | 22 | 20 | 98 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 29 | 23 | 26 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Lakers handled the Bobcats 109-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers; the Bobcats played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bobcats · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Bobcats · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.