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Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
90
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
127
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 30 22 21 17 90
Los Angeles LakersLakers 19 28 35 45 127

After Action Report

The Lakers ran roughshod over the Bobcats 127-90. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bobcats · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Bobcats · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
  • Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.