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Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
110
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Chemistry Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
100
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 29 26 34 21 110
Los Angeles LakersLakers 31 22 23 24 100

After Action Report

The Bobcats took care of the Lakers 110-100. Lineup balance gave the Bobcats a clear synergy edge. Bobcats' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Bobcats carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Bobcats bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.

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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Bobcats · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.