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Sat Mar 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
94
away
Chemistry Hot
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
97
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 33 13 26 22 94
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 24 17 28 28 97

After Action Report

In Charlotte, the Bobcats squeaked past the Lakers 97-94. The Bobcats won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Bobcats couldn't shake the cold spell; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Bobcats · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Bobcats · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.