Tue Mar 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
away
Chemistry
Cold
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
127
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 32 | 32 | 25 | 119 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 33 | 25 | 37 | 32 | 127 |
After Action Report
The 76ers held off the Lakers 127-119. 76ers torched the Lakers on the offensive end. 76ers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Lakers' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.