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Sun Mar 27, 2005 · 5:30 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
106
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Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
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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.