Sun Mar 27, 2005 · 5:30 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 34 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 106 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 24 | 29 | 22 | 104 |
After Action Report
The 76ers squeaked past the Lakers 106-104. 76ers' scorers couldn't be contained. Fresh off a statement win, the 76ers stayed locked in; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The 76ers bench chemistry carried them. 76ers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.
