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Sun Mar 27, 2005 · 5:30 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
116
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 28 26 32 30 116
Los Angeles LakersLakers 29 32 21 31 113

After Action Report

In a track meet, the 76ers stunned the Lakers 116-113. The breakneck pace played right into 76ers' hands. The 76ers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the 76ers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The 76ers bench chemistry carried them. 76ers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. An upset for the books.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 76ers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.