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Tue Mar 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
away
Chemistry Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
121
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 27 28 26 30 111
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 23 31 35 32 121

After Action Report

The 76ers handled the Lakers 121-111. 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 locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.