Tue Mar 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
away
Chemistry
Cold
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
113
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 21 | 27 | 37 | 105 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 33 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 113 |
After Action Report
The 76ers fended off the Lakers 113-105. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. 76ers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; 76ers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.