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Sat Mar 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
away
Chemistry Tense
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
139
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 26 30 26 16 98
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 33 37 37 32 139

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Bobcats ran roughshod over the Lakers 139-98. The Bobcats got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Bobcats owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bobcats came in with something to prove after a loss. The Bobcats locker room is humming, and it showed. The Lakers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • 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.