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Sun Mar 27, 2005 · 5:30 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
118
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Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
123
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 32 29 29 28 118
Los Angeles LakersLakers 36 29 27 31 123

After Action Report

The Lakers squeaked past the 76ers 123-118. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · 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.