Tue Mar 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
87
away
Chemistry
Cold
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 14 | 17 | 27 | 87 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 18 | 34 | 39 | 26 | 117 |
After Action Report
The 76ers blew the doors off the Lakers 117-87. The 76ers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The 76ers came in with something to prove after a loss; 76ers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the 76ers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.