Wed Dec 1, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 30 | 22 | 23 | 102 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 22 | 32 | 27 | 20 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Bulls 102-101. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.