Tue Mar 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 24 | 29 | 19 | 99 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 31 | 21 | 23 | 27 | 102 |
After Action Report
The 76ers survived the Lakers 102-99. The 76ers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Lakers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.