Tue Mar 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
109
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 24 | 34 | 33 | 116 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 23 | 31 | 32 | 23 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Philadelphia, the Lakers edged the 76ers 116-109. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. 76ers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · 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.