Tue Mar 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 99 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 31 | 19 | 35 | 31 | 116 |
After Action Report
The 76ers pulled away from the Lakers 116-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. 76ers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the 76ers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.