Wed Dec 1, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
away
Chemistry
Elite
Chicago BullsBulls
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 32 | 33 | 27 | 116 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 32 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls outlasted the Lakers 123-116. Bulls controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Bulls ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Bulls' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.