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Sun Mar 27, 2005 · 5:30 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
125
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Chemistry Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 30 33 29 33 125
Los Angeles LakersLakers 26 26 35 24 111

After Action Report

The 76ers handled the Lakers 125-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the 76ers cashed in. The 76ers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers. The 76ers bench chemistry carried them. The 76ers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • 76ers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.