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Sun Nov 21, 2004 · 7:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
119
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 26 28 32 33 119
Los Angeles LakersLakers 28 32 36 25 121

After Action Report

The Lakers squeaked past the Bulls 121-119. The Bulls had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bulls · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.