Wed Dec 1, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
101
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 104 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Bulls 104-101. Every possession went the Lakers way. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.