Tue Mar 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
95
away
Chemistry
Cold
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
96
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 26 | 20 | 25 | 95 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 23 | 26 | 27 | 20 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Philadelphia, the 76ers snuck past the Lakers 96-95. Ugly basketball, but the 76ers did just enough. Fresh off a statement win, the 76ers stayed locked in; the Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the 76ers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.