Hargrove scored 41 points along with a great game plan, giving Philadelphia a 95-85 win over LA Lakers. The game looked like a toss-up on paper, with both teams having strengths and weaknesses. But Philadelphia coach Bob had his team better-prepared, and the difference was clear when the teams began play. "It's embarrasing to admit, but I was outcoached today," said LA Lakers coach Andreas Helmle. "Bob had his team prepared perfectly, and his players did exactly what they were supposed to do."

Philadelphia was led by Hargrove (41 points, 0 assists, a steal), Allen (6 points, 8 assists, 2 steals), Thompson (14 points, 2 assists). LA Lakers was led by Richardson (23 points, 23 boards, 0 assists, a steal), Cook (13 points, 12 boards, 3 assists, a block), Harris (14 points, 6 boards, 2 assists, a block).

Philadelphia jump to 52-21. They stay at #1 in the Atlantic and remain at #2 overall in the Eastern Conference. LA Lakers drop to 35-39 and 24-14 at home. They remain at #4 in the Pacific and fall to #10 overall in the Western Conference.

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