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Tue Mar 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
away
Chemistry Tense
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
101
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 33 24 21 24 102
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 16 20 33 32 101

After Action Report

The Lakers squeaked past the 76ers 102-101. The better team simply showed up tonight. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The 76ers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • 76ers · 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.