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Sun Mar 27, 2005 · 5:30 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
96
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Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 22 24 27 23 96
Los Angeles LakersLakers 31 26 29 25 111

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Lakers handled the 76ers 111-96. Lakers' offense had its way with the 76ers. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.