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Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
104
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 28 26 24 26 104
Los Angeles LakersLakers 21 20 26 30 97

After Action Report

The Bobcats edged the Lakers 104-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. Bobcats' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Bobcats bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.