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Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
107
away
Chemistry Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 27 18 36 26 107
Los Angeles LakersLakers 21 17 30 28 96

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Bobcats downed the Lakers 107-96. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Bobcats. The Bobcats bent the defense out of shape from deep; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Bobcats' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.