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Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
135
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 26 38 46 25 135
Los Angeles LakersLakers 30 30 20 25 105

After Action Report

The Bobcats demolished the Lakers 135-105. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bobcats cashed in. Fresh off a statement win, the Bobcats stayed locked in; shots just aren't falling for the Lakers lately. The Bobcats bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Bobcats · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.