Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 33 | 29 | 23 | 31 | 116 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 17 | 24 | 27 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Bobcats pulled away from the Lakers 116-99. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Bobcats carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Bobcats' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Bobcats bench chemistry carried them. The Bobcats rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · 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.