Sat Mar 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
88
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 109 |
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 23 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Lakers rolled past the Bobcats 109-88. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Bobcats · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.