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Sat Mar 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
away
Chemistry Hot
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
117
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 19 33 23 24 99
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 23 27 31 36 117

After Action Report

The Bobcats pulled away from the Lakers 117-99. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bobcats cashed in. Bobcats' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Bobcats locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Bobcats per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • 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.