Wed Dec 1, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 26 | 24 | 32 | 113 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 24 | 30 | 20 | 25 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Lakers pulled away from the Bulls 113-99. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.