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Sat Mar 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
away
Chemistry Cold
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
138
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 30 24 21 31 106
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 42 37 29 30 138

After Action Report

In Charlotte, the Bobcats blew the doors off the Lakers 138-106. Bobcats' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Bobcats answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Bobcats' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Bobcats · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.