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Sun Mar 27, 2005 · 5:30 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
106
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Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
95
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 28 20 20 38 106
Los Angeles LakersLakers 26 23 23 23 95

After Action Report

The 76ers outlasted the Lakers 106-95. The better team simply showed up tonight. The 76ers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the 76ers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The 76ers bench chemistry carried them. 76ers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 76ers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.