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Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
97
away
Chemistry Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 28 32 18 19 97
Los Angeles LakersLakers 17 26 35 20 98

After Action Report

The Lakers snuck past the Bobcats 98-97. The Bobcats couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Bobcats utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.
  • Bobcats · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.