Wed Dec 1, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
90
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 24 | 22 | 28 | 98 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 90 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Lakers stunned the Bulls 98-90. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.