Sat Mar 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
away
Chemistry
Elite
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 26 | 38 | 17 | 116 |
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 18 | 28 | 29 | 37 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Bobcats 116-112. Lakers torched the Bobcats on the offensive end. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Bobcats · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bobcats · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.