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Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
133
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Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 35 31 35 32 133
Los Angeles LakersLakers 22 26 29 26 103

After Action Report

The Bobcats rolled past the Lakers 133-103. Bobcats' scorers couldn't be contained. The Bobcats owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bobcats came in with something to prove after a loss. The Bobcats bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Bobcats · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bobcats · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.