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Sat Mar 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
away
Chemistry Tense
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
112
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 14 17 34 34 99
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 36 31 22 23 112

After Action Report

In Charlotte, the Bobcats pulled away from the Lakers 112-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. Bobcats' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

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.