Tue Mar 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 18 | 27 | 31 | 102 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 27 | 30 | 38 | 31 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Philadelphia, the 76ers rolled past the Lakers 126-102. 76ers' scorers couldn't be contained. 76ers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the 76ers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the 76ers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.