Sun Nov 21, 2004 · 7:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 22 | 30 | 23 | 30 | 105 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 36 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers downed the Bulls 117-105. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.