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Tue Mar 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
away
Chemistry Cold
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
112
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 31 22 32 23 108
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 21 31 30 30 112

After Action Report

In Philadelphia, the 76ers survived the Lakers 112-108. 76ers torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The 76ers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the 76ers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 76ers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.