Tue Mar 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
98
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 26 | 32 | 34 | 125 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 29 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Lakers blew the doors off the 76ers 125-98. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep; second-chance points piled up for the 76ers. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.