Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 29 | 34 | 34 | 21 | 118 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Bobcats squeaked past the Lakers 118-116. Bobcats controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Bobcats' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Bobcats ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bobcats · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bobcats · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.